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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 42059 Cigar Lighter Socket Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the 12-volt power supply or cigar lighter fuse.

  2. Object Number: 741508  Size: SH
  3. Remove the socket by placing one side of the "T" portion of the tool J 42059 into the socket and into the square window tab.
  4. Position the opposite "T" portion of the tool into the opposing square window tab.

  5. Object Number: 741509  Size: SH
  6. Pull the socket straight out of the retaining ring.
  7. Remove the tool from the socket.

  8. Object Number: 741510  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the electrical connector from the socket.

  10. Object Number: 741511  Size: SH
  11. Using your finger, remove the socket retaining ring by pulling the retaining ring out of the mounting hole.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 741514  Size: SH
  1. Position the retaining ring to the mounting hole.
  2. Index the key to the retaining ring to the slot in the mounting hole.
  3. Install the retaining ring by pressing the retaining ring into the mounting hole until fully seated.

  4. Object Number: 741510  Size: SH
  5. Connect the electrical connector to the socket.

  6. Object Number: 741512  Size: SH
  7. Position the socket to the retaining ring.
  8. Install the socket into the retaining ring by pressing in the socket until fully seated.
  9. Install the 12-volt power supply or cigar lighter fuse.